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NameLONGHORN STEAKHOUSE # 5635
Address4909 TROJAN DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28278
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/23/2023
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes Yes No 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands. CDI - educated PIC and employee on proper procedure. Dishes were reran through dish machine and employee washed hands before handling. - 2 - REPEAT
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed food debris in hand wash sink near dish area. CDI - PIC removed food debris and sanitized sink. - 1 -
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed container of raw chicken bites on shelf above raw beef filets in WIC. No direct contamination was observed. CDI - Storage order was rearranged. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed pans stacked with sticker and food residue on surfaces. Also, observed lettuce shredder stored on shelf with dried lettuce on cutting surfaces. CDI - items were placed in dish area to be w/r/s. - 1.5 - REPEAT For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed raw, portioned chicken on breading table flip top >41F. PIC stated item was prepped a couple hours prior to inspection. Maske sure that items are <41F before being put in prep top. CDI - PIC removed chicken to WIC to cool below 41F - 1.5 - REPEAT For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed spray bottle containing blue liquid and one with yellow liquid without labels. PIC stated it was glass cleaner and degreaser respectively. CDI - PIC labeled bottles. - 1 -
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal pans on shelf stacked wet. Allow equipment to dry before stacking.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water at all hand wash sink mixing faucets with water temps of 120-130F. Mixing valve should provide for a water temperature around 100F. Adjust/ fix to provide for properly mixed water at hand wash sinks.